Terramaster F8
Score: 76/100
Buffalo TeraStation Essentials 2025
Score: 78/100Rankings
Buffalo's TeraStation Essentials 2025 provides 16 TB of pre-configured RAID-5 storage with 2.5 GbE networking and enterprise-grade security features. The modest 2 GB RAM and 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU may constrain demanding applications, and power draw peaks at 85 W. Best suited for small businesses seeking an all-in-one secure NAS.
The TerraMaster F8 SSD is an ultra-compact 8-bay all-flash NAS delivering up to 64 TB raw capacity and fast 10 GbE transfers. Its trade-offs include relatively high power draw, a single network port and OS space consumption. It suits small businesses and creators needing portable high-performance storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
64 TBbest | 16 TB | |
8best | 4 | |
4best | — | |
3.4 GHzbest | 2 GHz | |
8 GBbest | 2 GB | |
1,020 MB/sbest | — | |
3best | 2 | |
1 | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 64 TB | 16 TB |
Drive Bays | 8 | 4 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel N95 | Alpine AL-524 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 3.4 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Connectivity(3) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 9 W | 20-48 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 45 W | 29-57 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 4 x 10 x 15 cm cm | 37.6×36.6×31.5 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the F8 SSD series for delivering desktop-class performance in a palm-sized chassis, with the Plus model's i3-N305 and 16 GB DDR5 providing a clear boost for virtualization and 4K media tasks. However, they caution that the OS's 40 GB footprint and the 45 W power draw under load diminish its efficiency, and the single 10 GbE port may be a limitation for enterprise-grade redundancy.
Everyday users love the silent, portable nature of the device and its lightning-fast 10 GbE transfers, noting the ease of tool-free SSD swaps and upgradable memory. Recurring frustrations focus on the OS consuming significant space, higher power usage, limited Ethernet options, and occasional heat under sustained workloads.
“Super quiet and portable-like two phones”
“Fast 1024MB/s transfers”
“OS eating 40GB per SSD”
Professional reviewers and editors have not published independent evaluations of this 2025 model; manufacturer materials position it as a business-class value solution with emphasis on easy deployment, built-in security, and cloud sync capabilities.
No consumer reviews or forum discussions were found in the source data, so user sentiment cannot be assessed beyond the promotional claims repeated in listings.
